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Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final Projects in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Here's my ARS on different civil war era perspectives on the social position of African Americans in the US (gosh, that makes it sound so boring, but I think it's an engaging and powerful topic!).Tammy Schneidler ARS.doc"
Nov 24, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Negro Spirituals / Civil War in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I've been working on my final project, and it has to do with this era. It has led me to wonder about "Emancipation songs" and if I know what they are. Is Battle Hymn of the Republic one? Also, it has been interesting to read and research some more…"
Nov 24, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion 1970s - Modern Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I enjoyed the hip-hop and the disco lessons, although I wish I'd been able to spend more time learning/practicing hip-hop, and discussing/reflecting on the history as related to it (and for that matter, considering the history that led up to disco…"
Nov 8, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"As a postscript to this period - I've been wanting to teach the Yakama Welcome dance to my students, but I'm having trouble finding a song. Is this the song that we used in class: "Dance Song of the Night Chant" -- Navajo People Group -- Listen to…"
Nov 8, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWII, 50s & 60s - Nuclear Age in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Can I say: I don't know? I don't know how to use/when to use this. My brain is full? ; )

I have a few questions...I'm teaching "Thank You, M'am," which is written by Langston Hughes, who came out of the Harlem Renaissance. So I was considering…"
Nov 4, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s - Progressives in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"There is so much that I could do with this...my brain is exploding (well, maybe that was the fox trot!). Right off the top of my head, I'm thinking I'd like to have kids listen to and examine "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey" and compare/contrast it…"
Nov 4, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Westward Movement / Pioneers in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I hope to pull this back out second semester and use it in American Lit, when we get to this time period. In the meantime, however, I think I know where I want to go next with my junior high PE class! I would love to teach them some…"
Nov 4, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Colonial and Revolutionary Era Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"First of all, I totally want to teach my 6 year old to waltz. She loves to dance and would eat it up! Thanks for inspiring me! ; )

Secondly, I would love to do a dancing unit in PE, and I think it would be so fun to teach contra dancing (should I…"
Nov 3, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I'm primarily taking this class with hopes of finding more ways to incorporate music and dance into my American Literature class (and then getting ideas for next year, when I anticipate teaching Alaska Studies). So that's the framework I'm operating…"
Nov 3, 2012
Tammy Schneidler replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Welcome & Introductions in Bethel - Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"My name is Tammy Schneidler, and I teach at Akiuk, in Kasigluk. This is my 10th year at Akiuk (I'm so proud!), and I've taught quite a variety of things over the years, but mostly junior high reading/writing type classes. This year I've become the…"
Oct 25, 2012